Dear Parent,

Welcome to Monterey Zoo's walking "ZOO QUIZ", a tool we feel will

make your child's experience at Monterey Zoo much more fun,

challenging, entertaining and best of all, educational.

All the answers to this quiz are located on the signage in front of

our habitats or within the animal's habitats themselves but all are

also welcome and encouraged to ask the keepers for a clue if it

helps. Depending on your child's age, your help could be necesarry on

some questions or to read and explain some of the verbage on the

signs.

Be sure to share this activity with your schools curriculum

coordinator as your visit coupled with this quiz might very will fulfill

some if not several of your child's curriculum requirements in a

subject.

If you and/or your child have a mobile device, BE SURE TO LOOK

for the QR Codes on some of the signs. They will enable you and

yours to watch a fun-informative video about the animal you are

seeing. Ask a keeper for help if you need it.

Where do Sulcata Tortoises come from? (circle one)

- Africa

- China

- Hawaii

- Los Angeles

How far will a Sulcata Tortoise travel in search of food and

water? (circle one)

- 500 feet

- 2000 feet

- two football fields

- 2-3 miles

Where do Red Footed Tortoises come from? (circle one)

- Africa

- South America

- Canada

How do Red Footed Tortoises mainly navigate? (circle one)

- Smell

- Touch

- Sight

- Road Signs

Look for the answers on the signs outside each animal

habitat and within the actual habitat. Please don't

hesitate to ask a Monterey Zookeeper for a clue...

but most of all, have fun!

Where can Parrots be found in the wild? (circle one)

- South America

- Africa

- Australia

- All of the above

Parrots can live up to (circle one)

- 20 years

- 50 years

- 80 years

- 100 years

How many different species of Parrots

are there? (circle one)

- Roughly 102

- Roughly 393

- Roughly 1000

What's another word for birds that steal their food? (circle one)

- kleptoparasitic

- carnivorous

- hungry

- cannibalistic

Seagulls are... (circle one)

- sorta smart

- not so smart

- very intelligent

- smarter than humans

How do Turkey Vultures get their name? (circle one)

- Their heads look like turkeys

- They make turkey noises

- We eat them at Thanksgiving

- From their mothers

What sport are Red-Tailed Hawks commonly used in. (circle one)

- Archery

- Falconry

- Ornithology

Owls will eat? (circle one)

- Rodents (mice-rats)

- Rabbits

- Birds

- All of the Above

Great Horned Owls are also called ? because

of the noise the make. (circle one)

- Screaming Owls

- Hoot Owls

- Singing Owls

When are Owls are most active?

(circle one)

- During the day

- At night

- On Saturday nights

Do we have Red Tailed Hawks in Monterey

County? (circle one)

- Yes we do

- No we do not

- Only on weekends

Where is our Pied Crow's

wild cousins from? (circle one)

- China

- Africa

- South Carolina

What skill are pied crows "excellent" at? (circle one)

- Construction

- Mimicking words and sounds

- Hunting

What year was the American Bald Eagle removed from the Endangered

Species list? (circle one)

- 1972

- 1988

- 2007

- 2020

The American Bald Eagle is found in what

country? (circle one)

- North America

- Russia

- Australia

- All of the Above

All Lemurs are from where? (circle one)

- Madagascar ~ Africa

- Rome ~ Italy

- Tokyo ~ Japan

What do Lemurs eat in the wild? (circle one)

- Fruit

- Insects (Bugs)

- Plants

- All of the above

The Latin word "lemurs" means what? (circle one)

- Spirits

- Small monkey like animal

- Noisy monkey

- Soft Fur

How many species of Lemurs are there? (circle one)

- 5

- 52

- around 100

Where do American Badgers live in the wild? (circle one)

- South America

- North America

- China

- All of the above

Badgers are considered "solitary" therefore they prefer

to live ? (circle one)

- With a mate

- With lots of other badgers

- Alone

- With their parents

Where do Baboons live in the wild? (circle one)

- South America

- Africa

- China

- All of the above

Baboons prefer to live in places with

lots of ? (circle one)

- Water

- Safe places to sleep

- All of the above

Where do Capuchin Monkeys get their

name from? (circle one)

- A coffee drink

- Their mothers

- Capuchin Monks

- All of the above

Baboons will eat ? (circle one)

- Fish

- Birds

- Small animals

- All of the above

How long can a Capuchin Monkey live? (circle one)

- 10 years

- 25 years

- 50 years

Why is a Squirrel Monkey is called a Squirrel

Monkey? (circle one)

- It looks like a squirrel

- It eats nuts like a squirrel

- It smells like a squirrel

Where do wild Squirrel and Capuchin Monkeys live? (circle one)

- South America

- New York

- The United States

How long can an American Alligator Live? (circle one)

- 10-25 years

- 30-50 years

- 50- 100 years

Male American Alligator makes what noise to attract

female alligators ? (circle one)

- Sing

- Roar

- Purrrrr

How large are American Alligators when they hatch? (circle one)

- 2 to 3 inches

- 6 to 8 inches

- 10 to 12 inches

Where do all wild Kangaroos

live? (circle one)

- America

- Africa

- Australia

How do Kangaroos travel

best? (circle one)

- Running

- Walking

- Hopping

How many different species of Kangaroos are there?

(circle one)

- Two

- Four

- Six

- Eight

When Kangaroos are born, they are ... ? (circle one)

- ...fully Developed.

- ... not fully developed,

- ... ready to party.

A Patagonian Cavy is a ...? (circle one)

- ... rabbit.

- ... rodent.

- ... kangaroo.

Cavys communicate by...? (circle one)

- ... grunting.

- ... screaming.

- ... both of the above

A Binturong is also called a ...? (circle one)

- ... long tailed dog.

- ... long clawed monkey.

- ... bearcat.

A Binturong is most closely related to a ...? (circle one)

- ... Bear.

- ... Cat.

- ... Civet.

What does a Binturong smell like? (circle one)

- Hotdogs

- Candy

- Popcorn

A Cougar is also called a ...? (circle one)

- ... Mountain Lion.

- ... Puma.

- ... Panther.

- ... All of the above

A Cougar is the ? biggest cat in North

America? (circle one)

- First

- Second

- Third

- Fourth

Do wild Cougars live in Monterey County? (circle one)

- Yes they do.

- No they do not.

- Only in the summer months

- Only in the winter months

Where are leopards found (circle one)

- Africa

- Asia

- Monterey Zoo

- All of the above

What do a leopard's spots best help

them do? (circle one)

- Run fast

- Sleep

- Hide

How fast can a Leopard run?

(circle one)

- 15 mph

- 25 mph

- 36 mph

- All of the above

Leopards can be born ? (circle one)

- ... Orange and Black spotted.

- ... Black

- ... Either of the above

What is a Caracal? (circle one)

- A rodent

- A cat

- A monkey

A Caracal is the ? for its size? (circle one)

- Fastest

- Slowest

- Smartest

Do we have wild Bobcats in Monterey County?(circle one)

- Yes we do.

- No we do not.

- Only at Monterey Zoo

Why do Siberian Lynx have large feet? (circle one)

- To help them swim

- To help them run in the snow

- To swat flies with

The Lynx was named after the Greek word "lunx" which means what?

(Circle one)

- Big footed to describe their feet

- Light Brightness - to describe their eyes

- Soft haired - to describe their fur

Where are wild Servals from? (circle one)

- India

- Florida

- Africa

Servals have very long...? (circle one)

- ... hair.

- ... tails.

- ... legs.

Which animal is a Hyena most closely related to? (circle one)

- ... Dog

- ... Cat

- ... All of the above

What are Spotted Hyenas also called? (circle one)

- Spotted Dogs

- Laughing Hyenas

- Both of the above

A Hyenas only true enemies are ...? (circle one)

- ... Lions

- ... Humans

- ... Both of the above

What kind of Elephants do we have at Monterey Zoo? (circle one)

- Asian

- African

How do the Elephants' ears help them? (circle one)

- To hear planes landing

- To wave at other Elephants

- To deal with heat in Africa

How many years do an Elephant's tusks

continue to grow? (circle one)

- Only five years

- Only ten years

- Only twenty years

- Forever throughout its lifetime

How many sub-species of African Elephants are there? (circle one)

- Two

- Four

- Six

- None

How do Water buffalo travel? (circle one)

- In a large circle

- In a single-file line

- In stampedes

- Only where they can swim

Water Buffalo are very dependent upon

what? (circle one)

- Other water buffalo

- Fish

- Water and mud holes

How fast can a zebra run? (circle one)

- Up to 20mph

- Up to 40 mph

- Up to 100mph

How soon can a baby Zebra walk after being born? (circle one)

- 24 hrs.

- 2 hrs.

- 20 min

How many sub-species of zebras are there? (circle one)

- Two

- Four

- Six

How did Warthogs get their name? (circle one)

- Because you can get warts if you touch them

- Because they make wart like noises

- Because they have wart like thingys on their head

How fast can a Warthog run?

(circle one)

- Up to 105 mph

- Up to 34 mph

- Up to 5 mph

Warthogs live in holes usually dug by

what? (circle one)

- Weasels

- Badgers

- Aardvarks

A Bactrian Camel has how many humps? (circle one)

- One

- Two

A Dromedary Camel has how many

humps? (circle one)

- One

- Two

What is stored in a Camel's hump(s)? (circle one)

- Food

- Hair

- FatWhat is LARGER, an alpaca or a

Llama? (circle one)

- An alpaca

- A Llama

How many Bears does Monterey Zoo have? (circle one)

- One

- Two

- Three

- Four

Monterey Zoo's Bears are what kind of bear? (circle one)

- American Brown Bear

- Grizzly Bears

- American Black Bears

Water Buffalo are considered ? in the wild? (circle one)

- Threatened

- Endangered

- Extinct

Do we have Bears in Monterey County? (circle one)

- Yes we do

- No we do not

- Only in North Salinas

How many Tigers does Monterey Zoo

have? (circle one)

- One

- Two

- Three

- Four

Do we have Tigers in Monterey County? (circle one)

- Yes we do

- No we do not

- Only at Monterey Zoo

How many African Lions does Monterey Zoo

have? (circle one)

- Two

- Three

- Four

Lions in Africa live in groups called what? (circle one)

- Families

- Prides

- Flocks

What's the biggest difference between male Lions and female Lions? (circle one)

- Male Lions are meaner

- Female Lions are meaner

- Male Lions grow a large hairy "mane"

What was your favorite animal at Monterey Zoo and why?

At what age do young Lions start hunting? (circle one)

- 3 months

- 11 months

- 2 years

- 5 years

How long do Lions typically sleep each day (circle one)

- 6-8 hours

- 16-20 hours

- 2- hours

- Depends on how long they stayed at

a party the night before.

Did you have fun today at Monterey Zoo? Yes - No